Banana

Date

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

1.1.1 General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

1.5 Side Effects

Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

22.80 g75.03 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.60 g8.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

12.20 g63.35 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.10 g2.45 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.03

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.70 mg1.27 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.59 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.40 mg0.17 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

20.00 mcg19.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.70 mg0.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg2.70 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

22.00 mcg75.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

9.80 mg6.30 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.30 g0.39 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

358.00 mg656.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.30 mg1.02 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

5.00 mg39.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

27.00 mg43.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.20 mg0.29 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

22.00 mg62.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.30 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.21 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

1.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg3.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

46.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

36.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

74.90 g20.53 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.80 g1.60 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

95.29 kcal282.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

89.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

85.71 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

105.00 kcal290.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

121.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

100.00 kcal461.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

120.00 kcal384.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

269.00 kcal321.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Tropical

Tropical

4.2 Season

All seasons

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Yellow

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

White

Brown

4.7 Shape

Curving Cylinder

Oval

4.8 Texture

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Papua New Guinea

Iraq

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-78-10

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Hot, Warm

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
Bananas float in water.
There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
Eating this fruit will cheer you up.

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

India

Egypt

5.3.2 Other Countries

Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

India

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Ecuador

United Arab Emirates

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana

Phoenix Dactylifera

6.2 Synonym

Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Liliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Liliidae

Arecidae

7.7 Order

Zingiberales

Arecales

7.8 Family

Musaceae

Arecaceae

7.9 Genus

Musa

Phoenix

7.10 Species

M. acuminata , M. balbisiana

P. dactylifera

7.11 Generic Group

Banana

Palm

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Difference Between Banana and Date

We might think that Banana and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Date is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Date with peel is 95.29 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana and Date belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Banana and Date is Zingiberales and Arecales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.